Director of Operations
Scope Of Responsibility
- Drive continuous improvement in plant safety, reliability, efficiency, and profitability using best-in-class practices.
- Lead, develop, and manage plant staff to ensure alignment with facility, company, and industry standards.
- Oversee daily facility operations to meet or exceed production and performance targets.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and contractual requirements, including permitting and reporting obligations.
- Manage hiring, performance management, compensation processes, and personnel practices in compliance with company policy and applicable laws.
- Develop, manage, and control facility budgets, forecasts, and expenditures in alignment with long-term maintenance plans.
- Administer and ensure compliance with O&M Agreements, PPAs, LTSA agreements, and utility agreements.
- Plan and oversee plant outages to optimize production, cost, and schedule performance.
- Provide hands-on operational and technical support as needed, including evaluation of equipment issues and coordination of external resources.
- Lead risk assessments and apply market and industry knowledge to inform operational decisions.
- Direct system upgrades, modifications, and operational improvements.
- Lead transitions related to asset acquisitions, divestitures, or changes in O&M providers.
- Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies and the local community, promoting positive relationships and community engagement.
Essential Job Functions
Drive continuous improvement in plant safety, reliability, efficiency, and profitability using best-in-class practices.
Lead, develop, and manage plant staff to ensure alignment with facility, company, and industry standards.
Oversee daily facility operations to meet or exceed production and performance targets.
Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and contractual requirements, including permitting and reporting obligations.
Manage hiring, performance management, compensation processes, and personnel practices in compliance with company policy and applicable laws.
Develop, manage, and control facility budgets, forecasts, and expenditures in alignment with long-term maintenance plans.
Administer and ensure compliance with O&M Agreements, PPAs, LTSA agreements, and utility agreements.
Plan and oversee plant outages to optimize production, cost, and schedule performance.
Provide hands-on operational and technical support as needed, including evaluation of equipment issues and coordination of external resources.
Lead risk assessments and apply market and industry knowledge to inform operational decisions.
Direct system upgrades, modifications, and operational improvements.
Lead transitions related to asset acquisitions, divestitures, or changes in O&M providers.
Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies and the local community, promoting positive relationships and community engagement.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in power generation operations and/or maintenance, including significant experience with gas turbine facilities
Preferred Requirements
- MBA or strong experience with the business and commercial aspects of independent power producers
- Demonstrated expertise in environmental compliance, budgeting and cost control, contract administration, and organizational development
- Pioneered ability to develop innovative solutions to technical, operational, and business challenges
- Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
Employee Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Excellent 401(k) plan
- Incentive-based, competitive salary packages
- Health/dependent care flex accounts
- Tuition assistance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Adoption benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Generous sick leave
- Charitable giving program
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Wellness programs